Armin intercepted the hairball before it got caught in his bangs and has here infused it with... butterflies? I was hoping for unicorns, but I guess I will settle.
I get the sense that he's playing nice, making friendly by rounding out the font, hinting that this doesn't have to get too bloody, but simmering right underneath that facade is bubbling rage. Why else would you channel Jakob Nielsen, a well-known curmudgeon about interface design who goes to sleep at night cold and lonely, but at least his website is usable.
Armin is answering back: hello dear friend, here, let me teach you a few things.
Play by play commentary for this match is provided, as it happens, by Heather Armstrong.
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Oliver Reichenstein of Information Architects in Tokyo submits the final volley (Oops I just accidentally typed "vinyl folly!") Our humble document has clocked over 21,000 miles today, and almost that many layers. Thanks for joining us for this and all our preseason matches. Sign up for free Season Tickets to be the first to find out about our regular season!
Here's a list of the players for today's Around the World in Ten Layers match. There is no coin-flip for today but that doesn't mean The Ref isn't busy.
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